Ivan Lendl was an athlete I admired growing up. Maybe because he was an amazing tennis player. Maybe because my older sister had a crush on him. The argyle on this Adidas tee reminds me of his on-court style and that 1984 French Open comeback against John McEnroe. This one is staying in the private collection. And if anyone happens to know Ivan, I have this shirt I’d love to get signed :-)
SIZE & DETAILS
Estimated size: Small
Tagged size: Large (42–44)
Shoulder width: 16½ inches
Sleeve length: 6½ inches
Chest width (pit-to-pit, flat): 18½ inches
Length (center back): 23 inches
Measurements were taken flat without stretching. Compare these with a tee you already own.
Era: Believed to be 1980s
Label: Adidas, blue-and-white Trefoil label
Style: Short-sleeve V-neck
Graphic: Red and grey argyle with red Trefoil
Color: Off-white
Fabric: 100% cotton
Origin: Made in U.S.A.
STORY
An American-made vintage Adidas V-neck tee with a red and grey argyle graphic across the chest and a red Trefoil above it. Off-white with a faded print and the original blue-and-white Adidas label. Believed to date from the 1980s.
The diamond pattern recalls the Adidas tennis clothing worn by Ivan Lendl during that era, though this particular V-neck has not been identified as a model he wore. Part of our private collection.
CONDITION
Worn vintage condition.
Fading and wear to the printed graphic. A cluster of holes with frayed edges is visible on the lower front, with a small dark mark near the shoulder and scattered light marks on the fabric. The original label remains attached. Please review the detailed photographs for condition.
